India, Dec. 27 -- The question of whether to visit India often sparks a debate between those enchanted by its ancient beauty and those overwhelmed by its sensory overload. In a two-year-old Reddit thread from the r/travel community, a Redditor sparked a conversation by asking a simple, yet loaded question: "Are there any positives to travelling to India? I'm interested to hear good experiences." Also read | Best solo travel destinations for women in India: Explore 10 safe, scenic and culturally rich places for travel

The responses from both Indians and foreigners paint a picture of a country that refuses to be just one thing, offering a 'love-hate' relationship that many travellers describe as the most intense experience of their lives....